Ive learn a lot from the first time and have some problems which some of you might be able to help with....

so - cider is an obvious reward - BUT its heavy and therefore expensive to post Suggestions?

Beekeeping/cider workshops etc - the issue is that as we are way doen at the end of the world in Cornwall there is a delight at the idea but not the reality - not everyone wants to come all this way so few bids on the rewards. Suggestions?

Im going to offer tree sponsorship again - folk without gardens etc like this idea....

Is there a small gift in the black-smithing line you can offer? coat hook, weather vane, fire pokers, candlestick holder? I know it takes time and metal but it could be for the higher value donations especially as it is hand made and although still heavy it would be smaller and less breakable.

I wouldn't worry too much about the weight of the cider, you can work that into the reward, people love something tangible.

Also, if you don't need all the money and can do something with part of it, go to somewhere like indiegogo instead of Crowdfunder, indiegogo allows you to take the money even if you don't reach your target and as long as those people who have contributed get their rewards that's fine.

Make sure you have a high quality video to launch your campaign in the beginning and that you have more to go up to maintain momentum. If people can see what it is they are buying into they are more likely to contribute.

With regard to the workshops, do you offer accommodation in with the courses? Was thinking of you got people to ravel to you for the courses and then they had 2 or 3 days to explore the area afterwards? Might that be an idea worth considering if you have not already thought of it?

Lots of couriers wont touch alcohol or glass, those who do are expensive - I looked at this at Christmas time.
Yes, I like the idea of sustainable bags and bottle inside.

Re accomodation - this is difficult as personally I can really accomodate them here, and I cant guarantee to accomodate them locally at a set place/price. I can offer to help them find accomodation, but then this wouldnt be a thing for them to pledge to.

Difficult.

I do like the idea of blacksmith made things as gifts. John can make small items which can be posted cheaper than cider.

My SIL also has sent me a link to a crowdfunding thing in Scotland - its a bigger population and more spend (based on a community supported agriculture theme), but there are some ideas I can incorporate.

The useful thing about the whole process last time was seeing where people were from - so a lot of Cornish, and a lot of tourists.